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Sophora Species, Mamane

Sophorachrysophylla

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Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Sophora (SOF-or-uh)
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Species
chrysophylla (kris-oh-FIL-a)
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Synonym
Edwardsia chrysophylla
Sophora chrysophylla subsp. glabrata
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing

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Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
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Category
Shrubs
Trees
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Kihei, Hawaii

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Mamane (Sophora chrysophylla), also commonly known as mamani, is an endemic native plant of the Hawaiian Islands.

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